Belt game 3,271 · April 24, 1971 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Minnesota North Stars 6–3 on the road to start reign 1,263 of the NHL belt, the 228th for the franchise.
Minnesota North Stars had held it since April 22, 1971, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on April 25, 1971.
1,263Reign number
228Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held